Damon Arnold
The Breakdown, 7 p.m. Anchor
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Damon is a multimedia journalist and weekend anchor at WALB. He joined the WALB team in June 2017. Damon was born in Columbia, Missouri and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He is a proud alumnus of the illustrious Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, where he graduated magna cum laude from the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication. Damon has studied under the Nieman Fellows at Harvard University, interned with WFLA News Channel 8 in Tampa, Florida, Capital Outlook Newspaper in Tallahassee, Florida, as well as a staff writer for HBCU Buzz based out of Washington D.C. While in college he was the lead anchor of the university’s news station FAMU News 20 at Five. At the same time, he fulfilled the role of editor-in-chief of the school’s newspaper, The Famuan. Damon is also a member of the Omicron Gamma Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Fraternity Inc. Damon fell in love with journalism long before he was aware of it. As a pre-teen he made it his life’s mission to tell on his siblings before they could tell on him. Damon enjoys traveling, community service, eating and being the best example to his six siblings as possible. He welcomes feedback and looks forward to getting to know the South Georgia Community.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2020 at 7:23 AM EST
|By Damon Arnold and Jamie Worsley
This year will not be the first or last time the Brinnel family takes advantage virtual gatherings.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2020 at 1:27 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Sumter County deputies are on the hunt for an inmate that escaped from jail.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2020 at 5:55 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Law enforcement said the letter is filled with tons of hateful and racist language.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2020 at 10:23 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Georgia State Patrol and the Worth County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that two people were killed on Georgia Highway 133.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2020 at 3:50 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Each mask takes about five to 15 minutes to make depending on your level of expertise.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2020 at 4:45 PM EST
|By Damon Arnold
The pair works to shed light on mental health issues within the black community while tackling other issues that can be as simple as literacy.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2020 at 3:09 PM EST
|By Damon Arnold
Many people suffer from “storm anxiety,” which could make you feel powerless.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2019 at 5:40 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
“Everybody pulled together, that’s what anybody should do anywhere,” Michael Gonzalez, a Seminole County resident, said.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2019 at 4:52 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Seminole Co. 90 percent recovered after Hurricane Michael
Updated: Sep. 13, 2019 at 5:19 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office said three cars have been involved in a crash.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2019 at 10:12 AM EDT
|By Jordan Barela and Damon Arnold
A number of hotels across South Georgia are filling up as Florida evacuees flee from Hurricane Dorian.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2019 at 9:31 PM EDT
|By Krista Monk and Damon Arnold
Two people were arrested in Lowndes County after a traffic stop led to deputies discovering they were both wanted in other states.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2019 at 7:58 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Moultrie Chamber of Commerce holds 2nd annual career fair.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2019 at 12:19 AM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Over 25 businesses will come together to show what jobs are available in Colquitt County Wednesday.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2019 at 12:49 AM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Students at J.T. Reddick Elementary were anxious to return to their studies after what some said was a long summer.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2019 at 12:07 AM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Albany city leaders said illegal dumpsites are at an all time high across the city.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2019 at 11:34 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
One Southwest Georgia police chief said his first job is to restaff the police department.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2019 at 12:17 AM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Buses were loaded and anticipation was high as several South Georgia counties started class Monday.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2019 at 12:39 AM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
A 3-year-old is recovering after a dog attack last week in Colquitt County.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2019 at 10:24 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Moultrie leaders offer tips to new business owners
Updated: Jul. 17, 2019 at 10:21 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
One South Georgia community is working hard to take back control over its school system in terms of discipline.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2019 at 10:52 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
The city of Arlington has named a new chief of police.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2019 at 10:32 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
An unexpected closing of a South Georgia restaurant has sent a message to those who may be interested in starting up their own business.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2019 at 10:23 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
If you’re a history buff or even if you’re not, you’ll be able to catch some historic artifacts on display at one South Georgia Brewery.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2019 at 10:18 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Albany State University alumni and community leaders will get together Tuesday to continue their fight against Senate Bill 270.
Updated: Jul. 4, 2019 at 12:48 AM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Fines could be pending for a South Georgia Dollar General if requirements aren’t met after a confirmed complaint.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2019 at 6:57 PM EDT
|By Jordan Barela and Damon Arnold
One boater was traveling fast and struck the boat Lewis was on, which caused him to fall out of the boat, officials said.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2019 at 12:50 AM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Third HBCU forum sends message to city leaders
Updated: Jun. 18, 2019 at 7:28 AM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Happening all month long, Best Friends Humane Society in Sylvester is raising money on behalf of cats.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2019 at 12:42 AM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
The Moultrie Chamber of Commerce is inviting you out for free coffee and donuts if you have an interest in starting up a business downtown or are just looking for ideas.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2019 at 12:39 AM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
People who live in one South Georgia neighborhood are finally seeing improvements to roads after years of damage.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2019 at 5:23 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Four samples from mosquito pools in the county have tested positive from May 9 to present day.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2019 at 10:24 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Colquitt County community leaders have a new idea to use “the arts” to fight crime.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2019 at 7:26 AM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Arlington names interim police chief
Updated: May. 22, 2019 at 6:01 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
New positions to come with Colquitt Co. 2019-2020 fiscal budget
Updated: May. 21, 2019 at 10:07 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
With temperatures flirting with 100 degrees, healthcare providers are warning you to be aware of the signs that could save your life.
Updated: May. 21, 2019 at 10:00 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
The city of Moultrie plans to put money back into the police department if it is awarded money from the national opioid class action lawsuit.
Updated: May. 21, 2019 at 12:23 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Brooks family said they wanted nothing more than to keep her alive and well, but understood that it was time for her to rest after so much pain.
Updated: May. 16, 2019 at 7:29 AM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Some loyal customers are disgusted at Tuesday night’s armed robbery at the House of You Chinese buffet.
Updated: May. 16, 2019 at 7:21 AM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Albany city leaders came together at the James H. Gray Civic Center for a ribbon-cutting ceremony with a surprise reveal.
Updated: May. 15, 2019 at 7:30 AM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
HBCUs advocates fight Senate Bill 278
Updated: May. 13, 2019 at 10:53 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
City leaders in Albany say for those people who are refusing to put their garbage where it belongs then that’s exactly where your money’s going to go...in the trash.
Updated: May. 9, 2019 at 7:33 AM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Ga. Senator wants Second Harvest of Albany to leave
Updated: May. 7, 2019 at 10:46 PM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office busted up an operation that used Bibles to smuggle drugs into their jail.
Updated: May. 2, 2019 at 5:02 AM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
The aunt and niece duo have matriculated together since middle school.
Updated: May. 1, 2019 at 3:52 AM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
The Albany Civil Rights Institute partnered with Renasant Bank to pass along knowledge on how to create healthy financial practices.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2019 at 4:18 AM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Although a majority of the parents and students were absent from the “meet and greet” Monday, faculty showed their support toward the new leadership.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2019 at 4:37 AM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Colquitt County High School starts a new chapter on the football field, as the community welcomed their new football coach Tuesday.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2019 at 4:16 AM EDT
|By Damon Arnold
Frustrations boiled over in the parking lot moments after Tuesday’s special called Arlington City Council meeting.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2019 at 11:59 AM EDT
|By Jordan Barela and Damon Arnold
A Tift County gas station had a different kind of customer Tuesday that crashed through the front door, didn’t find what it was looking for and left out the other door.
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